Bibliography of Nigeria
A Survey of Anthropological and Linguistic Writing
ISBN: 0714624586
ISBN-13: 9780714624587
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published date: 2001
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Bibliography of Nigeria; A Survey of Anthropological and Linguistic Writings from the Earliest Times to 1966
Ita, Nduntuei O
Frank Cass, London, 1971. 1st Edition. Description: xxxv, 271 p. 26 cm. Subjects: Ethnology--Nigeria--Bibliography. Nigeria--Antiquities--Bibliography. Notes: Includes author and ethnic index. Of obvious and considerable reference value. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, sightly edge nicked and dust toned dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains a particularly well preserved copy; tight, bright, clean and strong. ( more information) Offered by MW Books Ltd. (Ireland)
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